Question detail
Which fuel is typically produced from the lightest fraction of crude oil that contains mainly small hydrocarbons?
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MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Carbon compounds as fuels and feedstock
Question
- A. Petrol
- B. Diesel oil
- C. Kerosene
- D. Heavy fuel oil
Answer
Petrol
Explanation
Petrol is produced from the lightest fractions of crude oil, which contain small hydrocarbons such as methane, ethane, propane and butane.
Common mistake
Common Fuels Confusion
Students often confuse the names of fuels produced from crude oil, such as mixing up petrol and kerosene.
To fix this, create flashcards with the names and properties of each fuel, and practice recalling them regularly.
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